Blue screen

[redrobo197]

This morning whilst downloading firmware to my ex1000 I managed to turn the power off(like a fool) before it was finished,now all I can get is a blue screen,no channels menu or anything,my ufl won't even find it now when connected to my pc,any advice would be most appreciated

[danielz000]

Ahh man that sucks! I wish I could help... This is a complete guess but try searching the forum for information on JTAG... They use that to revive bricked boxes...

[smoggy]

when flashing you could try leaving power off the box hit the download button and then put power back on to box (may need to try a few times)
also I think there's a black reset button inside the box (there is on max v) but be very careful.

[g80878]

There is a reset button in the box ( just up from the tuner in pic ), Worth a try mate

[danielz000]

Hi mate,

is that a genuine box?

I'm after high quality images of genuine boxes as I'm about to buy one but want to make sure it's not a clone before I do...

Cheers,

Daniel

[g80878]

Originally Posted by danielz000

Hi mate,

is that a genuine box?

I'm after high quality images of genuine boxes as I'm about to buy one but want to make sure it's not a clone before I do...

Cheers,

Daniel

That is a genuine box mate , Doesn't mean a dodgy trader still won't sell you a so say genuine box .

Give Lincsat site a look , only genuine boxes there mate.

Lincsat's Nick-Nacks

Or even Waqasahmed he sells genuine boxes too

[danielz000]

Hi g80878,

I've actually agreed an order with the guy in order to distinguish if he's selling clones though...

Is that a picture of your box or just a picture you grabbed from another post? If it's yours I'd be eternally grateful if you'd be able to take a higher resolution picture and maybe a couple of the outside too...

Thanks,

Daniel

[g80878]

Originally Posted by danielz000

Hi g80878,

I've actually agreed an order with the guy in order to distinguish if he's selling clones though...

Is that a picture of your box or just a picture you grabbed from another post? If it's yours I'd be eternally grateful if you'd be able to take a higher resolution picture and maybe a couple of the outside too...

Thanks,

Daniel

The picture is from a member who was unsure of the authenticity of his box , i had at the time some lower resolution comparisons , This box was deemed to be genuine and is working fine

The packaging can also be factor as with the early eurovoxes , ie low quality colouring etc.

Main thing is to look for heat sinks or residue left from thermal paste if a dodgy trader has removed it to pass it off as genuine , Best to bench test it , leave it on in normal circumstances at room temp , if its a dodgy clone with the heat sink removed the sub standard chip will gradually overheat causing the box to freeze or become un-responsive.

[danielz000]

Brilliant mate!

I'll do just that! Unfortunately I won't have the time to leave the box on and test it... But for future reference that's a great idea!

In the mean time I'll probably create a new thread asking if anyone want's to brave taking their EX1000 apart for me!

[waqasahmed]

If I had the extra money, I would have compared for you